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Friday Morning Book Group: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 12. This year: Historical Fiction, the U.S. & Great Britain. This week: “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead. Lively discussions of classics and popular books. Copies in various formats are available at the front desk two weeks prior to the meeting. Coffee and refreshments served; new members and occasional drop-ins always welcome.

Flower Yoga for Young Children & Families: 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 12. A fun, family-friendly yoga circle with Tara Rachel Jones. Breath, silence, postures and relaxation will be woven into this play-filled class. Class best suited for ages 2-5; younger siblings welcome. Registration required (sign up for one, two or all three sessions).

Maria Callas with Erika Reitshamer: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 14. Cecilia Sofia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulou (1923-1977) was born in New York City of Greek immigrant parents. As Maria Callas, she would become the most famous opera singer of her time and one of the most influential of all time. Erika Reitshamer returns to the Lincoln Library to present this multimedia program on the leading lady of the opera world. Erika is a board member of the New England Opera Club, former vice president of the Boston Wagner Society, noted lecturer in the Greater Boston area and frequent traveler to the opera capitals of the world.

LOMA Open Mike Night: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15. Friends of the Lincoln Library and LOMA invite you to a live music and spoken word program featuring local talent. Featuring Eric Lee, http://eric-lee-music.com, who will perform a 30-minute set starting around 8:30 p.m. Performers are asked to sign up in advance with Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com.

Cabaret Night with Mary Crowe & Evelyn Harris: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 17. Crowe (vocals) and Harris (piano) are classically trained professional musicians who have been performing as a cabaret and jazz duo since 2009. Tonight’s concert will feature songs by Poulenc, Britten, Bolcolm and Weill, as well as contemporary songs by Carole Hall, Harriet Goldberg and Mary Crowe.

Knitting Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. Knitters of all levels are welcome to drop in. Beginners are encouraged to contact Jen James at jenjames@gmail.com to find out what materials are required.

Halloween Dance Party!: 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 20. Celebrate early. Families will groove to children’s songs and Halloween favorites. Participants are encouraged to wear a costume, but be sure you can move. Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome. No registration required. This program will be repeated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Book Talk with Cai Emmons: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Cai Emmons is the author of the novels “His Mother’s Son,” “The Stylist” and, most recently, “Weather Woman.” A Yale graduate, with M.F.A. degrees from New York University and the University of Oregon, Emmons is a former playwright and screenwriter. Her short work has appeared in such publications as TriQuarterly, Narrative, and Arts and Culture, among others. She teaches in the University of Oregon’s creative writing program.